Saulos Chilima
MalawipoliticianMaleb. 19735.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Saulos Chilima is a prominent Malawian politician and the leader of the United Transformation Movement (UTM), known for his previous role as Vice President of Malawi. His leadership has faced scrutiny as he has been notably absent from the political scene recently, contributing to perceptions of UTM's decline and raising questions about the party's direction and effectiveness in addressing the country's pressing issues.
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Saulos Chilima was the former Vice-President who was allegedly seen calling for help from the aircraft during the crash.
Not crazy! Duma’s friend vouches for ‘bulletproof’ witness in Chilima plane crash probe - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-25
Saulos Chilima was the former vice-president whose aircraft went missing.
Airtel and TNM detail phone-tracing efforts after Malawi plane crash - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-25
Saulos Chilima was on the aircraft that disappeared, prompting the investigation into the crash.
What Suleman testimony does – and doesn’t – tell us about the search for Chilima’s plane - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-24
Saulos Chilima was the former vice-president of Malawi who died in the plane crash.
Taken out of context: Daud Suleman hits back at claims over Chilima crash Facebook post - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-24
Saulos Chilima was the former vice-president whose plane went missing during a search operation.
Dodma caught in explosive U-turn over Chilima crash search testimony - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-23
The tragedy that claimed the life of former vice-president Saulos Chilima and eight others.
Kunkuyu demands Njawala, Kaliati be dragged before crash inquiry — as pressure mounts to expose truth behind Chilima tragedy - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-23
The aircraft, a Malawi Defence Force Dornier 228 carrying Vice-President Saulos Chilima, vanished on 10 June 2024.
Ex-Army chief turns on Police boss Luhanga to face crash probe — While clearing his own name - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-22
Saulos Chilima was the Vice-President on board the missing plane.
‘Our hands were tied’: Ex-aviation chief reveals frustrating truth behind botched search for Chilima’s doomed plane - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-22
The plane, carrying Chilima, former First Lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri and seven others, disappeared on 10 June 2024 while flying from Lilongwe to Mzuzu.
Daud Suleman to reveal what MACRA really knew during Chilima search - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-21
Saulos Chilima was killed in the military plane crash that the parliamentary inquiry is investigating.
MP Nyamilandu demands Malawi scrap ‘wasteful’ retirement age for pilots after crash inquiry hears expert quit flying at 65 - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-18
Saulos Chilima was the former vice-president of Malawi who died in the plane crash.
‘We could have found them that day’: Witness claims delay cost lives in Chilima crash - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-17
Saulos Chilima was the former vice-president of Malawi who died in a plane crash.
Woman who saw Chilima’s plane go down claims she was threatened into silence - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-17
Saulos Chilima was the former Vice-President whose death is being investigated in relation to a crash.
MCP MP Ayuba alleges Duma was coached by DPP: ‘Just had to find an idiot’ - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-16
Saulos Chilima was the former Vice-President whose death is being investigated.
MPs offer to send Chilima crash witness for psychiatric tests – Duma agrees to be taken to reenact story at crash site - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-16
Saulos Chilima was the former Vice-President of Malawi who was allegedly calling for help moments before the aircraft crashed.
‘Not that upon seeing him, it was definitely him’: witness wavers on Chilima ID - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-15
Saulos Chilima was the former Vice-President of Malawi who died in a plane crash.
Witness tells MPs he saw gunfire at Chilima crash site – - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-15
Saulos Chilima was UTM’s founder and Malawi’s former vice-president who died in a plane crash in 2024.
Chilima ‘tormented’ by MCP, says UTM, as alliance apology backfires - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-15
Saulos Chilima was the late leader of UTM and a key figure in the landmark Constitutional Court case.
Chilima’s former star witness Kawaga quits UTM – vows to step back from politics - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-14
Saulos Chilima was the former vice-president who died in the Chikangawa plane crash.
Accountability on hold: Malawi’s High Court tests parliamentary oversight - Columns News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-11
Nyamilandu currently chairs the parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating the fatal Chikangawa plane crash that claimed the life of former vice-president Saulos Chilima.
MP Nyamilandu shares stunning anniversary photo with wife as he marks 11 years of marriage - Entertainment News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-10
Saulos Chilima was the former Vice-President of Malawi whose death is central to the inquiry.
ANALYSIS | The missing witness: Why has the Chilima inquiry not called Michael Usi? - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-04
Saulos Chilima is the former Vice-President mentioned in relation to the security issues discussed in the inquiry.
Ex-spy chief defends laughing as Nyamilandu demands seriousness - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-31
Saulos Chilima was the late Vice-President of Malawi, mentioned in relation to the plane crash investigation.
‘It was my own assumption’: Msonthi denies confirming Chilima plane crash details to Nthakomwa - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-31
Saulos Chilima was the late Vice-President whose tragic plane crash is under investigation.
Mistrust, tea and missing phones: Inside the ex-spy chief’s bombshell Chilima crash testimony - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-31
Dr Chilima, who also served as UTM president, died alongside eight others when the Malawi Defence Force aircraft went down.
‘They have succeeded in killing Chilima’: Ex-spy chief lays bare chaos and grief at crash site in explosive testimony - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-31
Saulos Chilima was the former Vice President of Malawi who died in a tragic plane crash.
Ex-spy boss Dokani, army general Msonthi to testify in Chilima probe - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-29
The question resurfaced on June 13, at the unveiling of a memorial to the late vice-president Saulos Chilima.
Malawi VP Ansah left out of cabinet meeting - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-27
The late Saulos Chilima was a former Vice President whose death is linked to the Chikangawa plane crash.
Chikangawa crash mystery: Parliamentary probe targets General Msonthi’s testimony - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-18
Critics have drawn comparisons with the treatment of former vice-president Saulos Chilima, who complained of being marginalised under Mutharika’s first term.
CDEDI’s Namiwa alleges First Lady behind rift between Mutharika and VP Ansah - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-10
Saulos Chilima was killed in a military plane crash along with eight others.
Speaker: Zamba must testify on Amaryllis probe - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-10
